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Level 3 Access to HE Diploma in Business Course in Oxford

Cost£3,022.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Access to HE Diploma (Business) Course in Oxford. Classes run at Oxford City Centre College, full-time during the day, over one year. An Advanced Learner Loan may be available to help with the cost. The course is designed to prepare you for university-level study in business and related subjects. You'll build the academic skills and subject knowledge that universities look for. There are no formal entry requirements for the course itself, though most universities will ask for GCSE grade 4 or above in English and maths, or a Functional Skills Level 2 equivalent.

Who this course is for

If you live in England, you might be able to do this course for FREE, see 'Additional Information' tab for more details. Apply today and our team will confirm if you could qualify for free place, with no obligation. Access to Higher Education qualifications are nationally-recognised, one-year, intensive Level 3 courses. They are a fast-track route to gaining the skills and qualifications you need to study at university and begin the career you've dreamed of. An Access course is for mature students (19+) who have been out of full-time education for one or more years and would like to go on to higher education but do not have the formal qualifications needed. On the Access to HE: Business Level 3 Diploma pathway you will study business management, law and IT. You will develop an understanding of business decision-making and study areas such as marketing. This course offers the opportunity to study five core modules at Level 3 (equivalent to A Level), as well as the chance to re-take or achieve qualifications in either GCSE English or Maths. In addition, all students are offered tuition in study skills, ICT and tutorial support to develop their skills and support their application to university. Students have progressed on to higher education to study: business studies, travel and tourism, business analysis, business management, business administration, fashion marketing, business management with marketing and economics, . Benefits of studying with Activate Learning: Designed exclusively for adults (19+), Supportive environment provided through tutors with subject expertise and includes guidance webinars for every module., One year programme equivalent to three A Levels, allowing you to achieve the qualificati. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk

Entry requirements

Although there are no formal entry requirements for this course*, for university, you will need to have a GCSE at grade 4 (C) or above in both English and maths, or a Functional Skills Level 2 qualification. *The Engineering and some Science pathways do require you to already have achieved a grade 4 (C) in Maths. These pathways will also require an additional entrance ass. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk

What you will learn

  • You'll develop academic writing and critical thinking skills needed for degree-level study.
  • You'll study core business concepts including finance, marketing, and organisational management.
  • You'll analyse how businesses operate in different economic and social contexts.
  • You'll build research skills, including how to find, evaluate, and reference sources.
  • You'll practise presenting arguments clearly in essays and written assignments.
  • You'll gain an understanding of how to plan and manage your own learning independently.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom full-time, five days a week during the day. Assessment is through written assignments and coursework rather than formal exams. You'll complete assignments across the units that make up the Diploma, building a portfolio of work over the year. Tutors will give feedback on drafts to help you develop your academic writing before final submission.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Oxford City Centre College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business administrator: supporting operations in offices and organisations.
  • Marketing assistant: helping plan and run campaigns for businesses.
  • HR assistant: supporting recruitment, records, and staff processes.
  • Finance assistant: handling invoices, budgets, and financial records.
  • Office manager: coordinating day-to-day business operations.
  • Project coordinator: tracking timelines and deliverables across teams.
  • Customer service team leader: managing service quality and staff.
  • Retail manager: overseeing sales, stock, and team performance.

What you could study next

The Access to HE Diploma (Business) qualification is recognised by UK universities as meeting the entry requirements for a range of degree programmes. You could go on to study:

  • A BA or BSc in Business Management, Business Administration, or a related subject.
  • A degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
  • A degree in Marketing, Human Resource Management, or Entrepreneurship.

Some universities may also accept the Diploma for entry to foundation years in Law or Social Sciences.

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